Banner Contents Page Analysis Contents List

The title of this page The contents list are

showing that it’s shown on the furthest to
purpose is a contents the edge third on each
page is featured in the page so all eye catching
color scheme followed material is shown in the
banner across the top center part of the double
of the page. The page. The lists of page
magazine logo is titles follow the colour
featured within the scheme of the red black
banner so that the and white. To separate
magazine is always each page title a red lined
established even on the mini banner similar to the
contents page. It is one across the top of the
seen as a stand alone page is used. The titles are
feature covering the in a larger text to the sub-
top of both pages of headings which are used
the double page as a brief of what is on
contents with only each page and what is to
vital information expect therefore no time is
written into it, this wasted finding pages that
shows the reader would be of interest.
where to look for
important details on
the magazine.

Main Image Page Numbers Secondary Images

The main image is of the artist on the front The page numbers according to each photo are shown in a The smaller images on the right hand side
page. The picture is the only photo on the left corner of the photo so without needing to look at the list page may be smaller but through size we
hand side page and as the main storyline it of pages the reader can automatically turn to the pages can tell which are the most significant
covers the length of the page. The image is making it quicker and easier. The bold lettering have been stories mentioned on the page. Being on
the most distinct on the page due to size but made to contrast the backgrounds of the photos by either the right side page it is known that it is the
also from style as it has an unusual style due changing colour of the fonts or using a black fill most noticed page when opening the
to no eye contact but showing the background in a square box likening the ‘Q’ logo but in
magazine therefore the stories are still
strangeness of the photo. different colours.
important.
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Headline
The headline of this contents page is Contents List
an unconventional title for a contents The minimal contents list alongside the
page as it doesn’t actually speak the title on the right side of the page lists
words of ‘contents’ but the contents is the unimportant but vital parts of the
established due to common knowledge magazine that people may need to
of what a contents page looks like. know but may not be that interested in
Instead, this magazine uses a title of viewing. The list still follows the
the special edition of the magazine colour scheme of the red page
being ‘The Year in Music’ ‘2010’. This numbers, black bold lettering on a
is the largest text on the page and is white background. The rest of the
the most important information and is contents list is only shown by photos
most likely to be the reason the and a brief outline showing relevant
magazine has been bought if the stories by the photos.
audience is not a regular buyer
therefore this highlights the issue and
why the buyer may have wanted to
buy the magazine which leads onto the
contents of what will be in this
‘review’ issue. Sub-Banners
The small sub-headings above some
pages show which stories are relevant
to the edition of the issue so if the
reader is only interested in the
particular area of the issue then they
Images can skip straight to the section. The
The images on this contents page are
‘rewind 2010’ issue banner is shown at
also unusual for contents pages as
the top of the contents page marking
there is no main image and are mainly
of what would normally be thought to
Sub-headings the start of the section and then it is
The text underneath the headings underneath the photos are used as shown above each photo that is under
be secondary images. Each image is a small outline of what is to be featured on the page. Also, due to that section.
the same size which suggests each being a review issue it gives a small background of what they had
story is of the same importance. accomplished that year e.g. ‘cartoon act has exploded into a star-
studded spectacle and the years most thrilling live show.’
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Images Contents Page Analysis Proof
The images used on The smaller
this contents page magazine proof
are used as shown at the top
representatives of of the list of
the most important contents reiterates
pages within the the magazine
magazine. To cover and also re-
attract the reader enhances the
they use quite stories that had
extravagant/interest attracted the
ing pictures to reader to the
attract the reader in magazine so
this case is a more therefore the
rock/indie genre so reader can look in
the pictures seem to the contents for
fit the target what is being
audience. highlighted on the
front.

Page Preview
The use of the page preview also gives the
reader an idea of what a typical page would
look like and is also used as an attraction to
go to that page. As the photo is quite
interesting looking and different to usual
pages, this may be a main feature of the
magazine being advertised.